Should Ryan Braun be stripped of his MVP award?

It was reported last week that the Milwaukee Brewers slugger tested positive for a banned substance toward the end of last season — when he won the MVP trophy in the National League.

Braun reportedly had elevated levels of testosterone that came from a synthetic source. He has denied cheating and will appeal his 50-game suspension next year, but no such appeal has succeeded in Major League Baseball yet.

If Braun’s appeal is denied, should he be stripped of the MVP award? After all, the positive test suggests he relied on more than natural talent last year?

Or should he be allowed to keep the award, especially if he is suspended for 50 games next year? That would be a significant punishment for him and his team.

If Braun is stripped of the award, who should it go to?

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